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Heather Cook

Elmira,United States

Summary

Compassionate Support Worker knowledgeable about diverse job proficiencies and necessary coping skills for social situations. Adept at working with youth, adult and geriatric individuals and ready to offer 16 years of experience to a new role at Guthrie.

Overview

Work History

Therapy Aide

Elmira Psychiatric Center
Elmira, NY
2009 - Current
  • Observed patients during treatments to monitor progress and provide feedback to the therapist.
  • Performed routine cleaning duties of therapy areas between sessions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all activities related to patient care.
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team regarding patient progress and concerns.

Therapy Aid

OPWDD
Chemung, NY
2008 - 2009
  • Observed patients during treatments to monitor progress and provide feedback to the therapist.
  • Ensured optimal level of comfort for patients throughout their rehabilitation process.
  • Assisted with training new staff members on department protocols.

Teacher's Assistant

Cohen Middle School
Elmira Heights , NY
2004 - 2008
  • Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
  • Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
  • Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomas Eddison High School
Elmira Heights
09-2004

Skills

  • Behavior Modification
  • Mental Health Support
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Progress reports
  • Heavy caseloads
  • Treatment implementation
  • Self-care instructions
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Communication
  • Patient Care
  • Patient evaluations
  • Safety Management
  • Vital signs
  • Assisting with ADL'S
  • Monitoring patients for change in behavior, alerting their care team
  • Documentation of Patient activities
  • Alerting patient care teams of patient needs
  • Maintaining HIPPA

Additional Experience

  • Volunteered During high school in the special education center, working with children to better their life skills and communication. Working with Children to teenagers.

Timeline

Therapy Aide

Elmira Psychiatric Center
2009 - Current

Therapy Aid

OPWDD
2008 - 2009

Teacher's Assistant

Cohen Middle School
2004 - 2008

High School Diploma -

Thomas Eddison High School

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